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DeSantis signs bill that eases acquisition of land for conservation purposes

April 4, 2024 The Center Square

Legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will make it easier for the state to purchase land for conservation purposes.

DeSantis signs bill allowing larger bottles for Florida wineries

March 28, 2024 The Center Square

Florida residents will be able to upsize their wine purchases after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday.

An appreciation of Big Thunder Mountain’s theming

March 27, 2024 Todd DeFeo

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Big Thunder Mountain may be Walt Disney World’s best-themed attractions.

DeSantis orders state troopers to spring break hotspots to maintain order

March 5, 2024 The Center Square

Florida is serving criminals notice: Don’t come to spring break to cause trouble.

AAA activates ‘tow to go’ for Thanksgiving holiday weekend

November 21, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

AAA plans to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend and will also work to keep impaired drivers off the road.

Florida officials say quarterly tourism numbers eclipse record

November 17, 2023 The Center Square

Florida officials say that the Sunshine State has set another record for tourism.

Feud simmers between governor, Disney

November 10, 2023 The Center Square

New documents have been filed in response to the corporate giant Walt Disney Company’s October filings stating the company’s First Amendment rights were violated.

Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

September 18, 2023 The Center Square

The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds.

Disney sues DeSantis in fight over autonomy, corporate free speech

April 26, 2023 The Center Square

Disney filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday, claiming that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers cut off Disney World’s autonomy over its political speech.

DeSantis signs bill to strip Disney of self-governance privileges

February 27, 2023 The Center Square

The Walt Disney Company has officially lost its cozy relationship with Florida.